Dr G Balamurali (Spine Specialist)

Best Spine Surgeon in Chennai

About Dr. G. Balamurali

Dr. G. Balamurali

Professional Qualifications

1997

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2001

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2008

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2010

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Dr. G. Balamurali Business

International Spine Academy (iSpine) – Director

iSpine is an academic platform to deliver higher education with the latest advancements in clinical and surgical knowledge in spine surgery and allied specialties. www.ispine.co.in

HAMSA Rehabilitation – Founder & Managing Director

HAMSA is a 20 bedded rehab centre exclusively for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Brain Injury (BI, Stroke, located in the heart of the Chennai city. www.hamsarehab.com

GETfit360 – Director & Trainer

GET Fit 360 is a holistic weight loss practices, which offers a permanent solution for overweight and obesity. www.getfit360.co.in

Spine360 - Director

Spine360 is a holistic conservative care for back and neck pain for long lasting relief.

Renowned Spine Specialist in Chennai

Dr G Balamurali is internationally trained Spinal Neurosurgeon with 26 years of surgical experience. Extensively trained in all niche aspects of spinal surgery as part of 3-year fellowship in the UK (Liverpool & Nottingham), USA (San Francisco & Chicago) and Switzerland (Zurich). Senior Spine and Neurosurgeon in India since 2011. 

 

He is also interested in academics, research and training with a research degree from Cambridge University, UK. He is appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Spine and Neurosurgery from Bharat University, Chennai. As a leading spine surgeon in Chennai, he has received several awards. Some of them to mention are best contribution to society award from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam for working with persons with Spinal Cord Injury, Best Doctor award from the Tamil Nadu Government and very recently selected as “one of the 50 influential persons of Chennai 2020”.

 

Want to know more about Dr G Balamurali, the best spine surgeon in Chennai? Then let’s dive in to little deeper to know about his qualifications, awards, special interests, core operative skills like Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery, Keyhole Spine Surgery, Pediatric Spine Surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Deformity Spine Surgery and much more.

 

Has accrued multiple fellowships across his career, acting as resplendent proof of his status as the best spine surgery specialist in Chennai.

Today, Dr. Balamurali is the Head of Spinal Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. He is proactive about bringing maximum value to aspiring spine surgeons in Chennai, as is clear through his adjunct professorship at the Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital. These ventures have given Dr. Balamurali an ideal platform to nurture the future of spine surgery in Chennai.

A Best Spine Surgeon in Chennai

Below are some of reasons why Dr G Balamurali is considered as one of the best spine surgeons in Chennai by the people. One of the most essential parts of our body is our spine. It connects through the brain. A spinal disorder may affect a lot of our brain functions and may even cause our body to be paralyzed. A common complaint from medical patients related to spine is back pain. Back pain may either be severe or simple. Whether a back pain is severe or simple, it would really take time for it to heal. A simple back pain would take weeks to be treated while a severe back pain takes months or even longer. Because our spine is very sensitive and very essential for our body and brain functions, it is just reasonable for us to be very careful in choosing the right spine doctor or surgeon to treat our spinal problems or disorders.

 

In choosing a spine doctor or spine surgeon in Chennai, we do not just rely on recommendations. We must bear in mind that we are going to trust them with our lives. A good spine specialist or a spine surgeon in Chennai does not rush to recommending a surgical treatment for our spinal problem or back pain in order for them to earn. A spine surgeon or a spine specialist in Chennai has the responsibility to educate their patients on when it is necessary to go through a spine surgery. It is their responsibility to let you go through conservative back pain treatments first before they recommend a surgical option. Their responsibility also includes helping us in making a decision whether we are going to have a surgical procedure done or not.

We also should consider a spine doctor or a spine surgeon’s experience in spine surgery. It is always better to trust a spine surgeon in Chennai who has more successful surgical experiences with our lives than those who just had few experiences. This is when we may consider recommendations from those who have had successful spine surgeries already.

 

Most patients are also confused in choosing the right spine doctor or spine surgeon in Chennai. They usually do not know who to consult, an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon. Although there are some medical practitioners who focus on spinal surgery, there are also some who handle other medical conditions other than spine disorders. In this case, if we are not able to find a spine surgeon in Chennai and our choices are either orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon, we have to identify what specific disorder we have.

 

A neurosurgeon in Chennai deals with spine surgeries related to tumors and the brain. An Orthopedic surgeon primarily deals with deformities. So before we decide who to choose, we should be able to identify what particular disorder we have. However, if there is an available spine surgeon in Chennai, it is best to seek his help instead of the other two. A spine surgeon knows best the different spine surgery procedures, how and when to perform them. Any damage done by a non-expert spine surgeon on our spine may cause a very serious medical problem. These problems would mostly be those that greatly affect our brain functions.

Qualifications/Awards & Fellowships

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Careers/Skills

Professional Career – 27 Years Across 4 Countries

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Head of Spine Surgery Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon (Jan 2015 – Till date)

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Senior Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon (Oct 2011 - Dec 2014)

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Consultant Spine Surgeon (2010-2011)

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International Spine Fellowships (2008-2010)

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International Spine Fellowships (2008-2010)

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Specialist Registrar in Neurosurgery (Training number: NWN/031/505/F) (2003-2008)

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Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery (2002-2003)

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Clinical Fellow in Spinal Cord Injuries (2002)

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Senior House Officer– Neurosurgery (2000-2002)

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Senior House Officer - General Surgery Rotation (1997-2000)

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Senior House Officer – General Surgery (1997)

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Internship (1995-1996)

Social Interactions

Social Activities

Publications / Presentations

Publications, Presentations, Courses, Workshops, Book Chapters
Peer-reviewed Publications 24
National & International presentations 216
Invited lectures 100
Live workshops 104
Book chapters 08
Book 03
Faculty >145

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G Balamurali, P.K Karthik Yelamarthy, H S Chhabra, Vedant Vaksha, Yatish Agarwal, Anita Agarwal, Kalidutta Das, Hans Joseph Erli, Mihir Bapat, Roop Singh, Darshan Gautam, Rushama Tandon, Sriram Rajan.

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European Spine Journal. August 2019

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Sanjana Venkateswaran, SivasankarJayakumar, SathishManivel, Mallikarjuna V S, Balamurali G.

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Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 2019

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Gopalakrishnan Balamurali, Vishal C Gala, Jean-Marc Voyadzis, david Rosen, Apazra Burks, Laurie Rice, Richard G Fessler.

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The Journal of Spinal Surgery. 2016| April-June | Issue 2

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Gopalakrishnan Balamurali, Ajay Ramesh Kothari, Amjad Nasr Anaizi, Jean Marc Voyadzis, John O’tootle, Richard G Fessler.

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The Journal of Spinal Surgery, July-September 2015;2(3):0-0

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Rajasekeran S, Yerramshetty JS, Chittode VS, Kanna RM, Balamurali G, Shetty AP.

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Spine. 2014 Jul1; 39 (15): 1183-9.

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Gnanalingham KK, Davies BM, Balamurali G, Titoria P, Doyle P, Abou-ZeidA.

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British J Neurosurg. 2013 Apr; 27(2):152-5. Epub 2013 Feb 1. Review.

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G Balamurali, Om Prakash, S Rajasekaran.

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The Journal of Tamilnadu Orthopaedic Association. Feb 2013, 39(1)

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König MA, Jehan S, Balamurali G, Bierschneider M, Grillhösl A, Boszczyk. BM.

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Eur Spine J. 2012;21(9):1873-9. Epub 2012 Apr 6.

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Upadhyaya CD, Wu JC, Chin CT, Balamurali G, Mummaneni PV.J

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Neurosurgery pine. 2012 Mar; 16(3):280-4.

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Russo A, Balamurali G,Nowicki R, Boszczyk BM.

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AuthorEur Spine J. 2012 May;21 Supply 2:S212-20. Epub 2012 Mar 20.

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El-Sayed IH, Wu JC, Ames CP, Balamurali G, Mummaneni PV.J

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Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2010;1(1):44-8.

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Balamurali G, S Bukhari, J Carter, A Sofat.

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British journal of Neurosurgery. August 2010; 24(4): 485–487

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Balamurali G, du Plessis DG, Wengoy M, Bryan N, Herwadkar A, Richardson PL.

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Neurosurgery. 2009 Jul;65(1):E210-1; discussion E211.

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Hussain Z, Balamurali G, King T. J

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Neurosurg. 2007 Jan;106(1 Suppl):41-3.

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Alakandy LM, Hercules S, Balamurali G, Reid H, Herwardkar A, Holland J P.

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British Journal of Neurosurgery, August 2006; 20(4):236-9

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Balamurali G, Golash A, Starkey N.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Research. December 2004, 1(suppl 1) S61.

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Balamurali G, Goulash A, Starkey N.

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Cerebrospinal fluid research. December 2004,1(Suppl1):S15

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Balamurali G, Golash A, Starkey N, Bhatti I.

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British Journal of Neurosurgery, August 2004; 18(4): 407 – 422

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Balamurali G, Golash A, Starkey N, Bhatti I.

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British Journal of Neurosurgery, August 2004; 18(4): 407 – 422

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G, Balamurali G, Smith ET, Broome JC, Pizer BL, Mallucci CL.

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ActaNeuropathol. 2003 Mar;105(3):303-8. Epub 2002 Nov 14.

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Balamurali G, AprajayGolash, Nicola Starkey.

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British Journal of Neurosurgery, October 2003: 17(5): 477-497

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Balamurali G, Nicola Starkey, AGolash.

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British Neurological Association abstracts, Vol 17, PXX 07.01 page 57, 2003